ISEE Middle Level Verbal : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Verbal Reasoning

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Roots

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Mute

Miniscule

Tranquil

Talkative

Blinding

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

The best synonym is "talkative." "Loquacious" comes from the Latin root "loqui" meaning speak. Therefore, someone who is "loquacious "speaks a great deal or is talkative, with an additional meaning that their speech is eloquent.

"Tranquil" refers to disposition, not speech. "Mute" is an antonym to "loquacious," as it refers to silent or incapable of speech.

Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Roots

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RECLINE

Possible Answers:

Harry

Harass

Bother

Lean

Consume

Correct answer:

Lean

Explanation:

The Latin root -clin- means lean, lean back, so to "recline" means to lean back, to lie back in a chair. Another example of a -clin- word is "incline" which means slope, leaning forwards. Additionally, "consume" means devour, eat, use. Finally, the other three answer choices are all synonyms they all mean to annoy, pester, and bother someone.

Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Roots

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADVOCATE

Possible Answers:

Allocate

Serenade

Disparage

Recommend

Determine

Correct answer:

Recommend

Explanation:

The Latin root -voc- means voice, speak, call, as in "vocal" which means outspoken, loud or "vocalize" which means speak, express. So, "advocate" means speak out in favor of, speak in support of, recommend. To provide additional help, "serenade" means sing to, play music for; "disparage" means mock and criticize; "allocate" means decide who gets what share of something and then hand it out; "determine" means decide.

Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Roots

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INCOGNITO

Possible Answers:

Redundant

Disguised

Despised

Surmised

Revealed

Correct answer:

Disguised

Explanation:

The Latin root -cogn- means know, knowledge, as in "recognize" which means to notice or know someone. So, "incognito" means in disguise, dressed up so no one will know you. Additionally, "revealed" means displayed, shown after previously being hidden; "despised" means hated; "surmised" means guessed at, estimated at, determined is true without conclusive evidence; "redundant" means no longer useful because it has been replaced by something better.

Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Roots

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ACCESSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Reachable

Fortunate

Comfortable

Hapless

Malleable

Correct answer:

Reachable

Explanation:

The Latin root -cess- means go, yield, obtain. So "accessible" means able to be reached, able to be accessed, reachable. Another example of a -cess- word is "exceed" which means to go beyond. Additionally, "fortunate" means lucky; "hapless" means unfortunate, unlucky; "malleable" means flexible, changeable

Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Roots

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EVACUATE

Possible Answers:

Insert

Imply

Suggest

Remove

Indicate

Correct answer:

Remove

Explanation:

The Latin root -vac- means empty, without, as in "vacant" which means empty, not occupied. So, "evacuate" means to remove people from an area, to make an area empty. To provide additional help, "insert" means add to and the other three answer choices are all synonyms they all mean to hint at or propose an idea

Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Roots

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POSTPONE

Possible Answers:

Vanish

Appear

Scold

Detect

Delay

Correct answer:

Delay

Explanation:

The Latin root -pon- means put, so "postpone" means to put off until later, to delay. Additionally, "detect" means notice, observe the presence of; "vanish" means disappear; "scold" means tell off, punish

Example Question #551 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PUGNACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Squalid

Cooperative

Combative

Callous

Reprehensible

Correct answer:

Combative

Explanation:

The latin root -pugn- means fight, so "pugnacious" means aggressive, combative, quick to anger, hostile. To provide additional help, "callous" means harsh and uncaring; "reprehensible" means behavior that is disgraceful, deserving of harsh criticism; "cooperative" means helpful, willing to work with others; "squalid" means dirty, filthy, poor and wretched

Example Question #552 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ANNOUNCE

Possible Answers:

Possess

Reprise

Declare

Suffer

Concentrate

Correct answer:

Declare

Explanation:

The Latin roots -noun- and -nunc- mean declare, speak about, as in "denounce," which means to speak out against something, to declare something is wrong or malevolent. So, "announce" means to publicly declare. Additionally, "reprise" means repeat a performance of, repeat a character; "concentrate" means focus on; "possess" means have, own; "suffer" means experience pain

Example Question #553 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ENDURING

Possible Answers:

Halting

Completing

Finishing

Pausing

Continuing

Correct answer:

Continuing

Explanation:

The Latin root -dur- means tough, hard, lasting, as in "durable," which means able to withstand pressure, long lasting, tough. So, "enduring" means lasting or continuing. Additionally, "halting" means pausing, stopping; "completing" means finishing

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